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Y97 HOD

2001 Malaguti Firefox

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,360 mi
Last recorded10,360 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2001 Malaguti Firefox6,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY97 HOD
MakeMalaguti
ModelFirefox
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 10,360 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 8,675 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

clear cover missing os front indicator

front tyre perishing

Fail 18 May 2011 6,714 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 18 May 2011 6,714 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 5,672 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2008 5,672 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Malaguti Firefox?

Based on 2,944 MOT tests across 739 vehicles.

73.1%
Pass Rate
744
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
739
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 153
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 115
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 72
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 67
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Y97 HOD is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Malaguti Firefox models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 6,628 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Malaguti Firefox fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 153 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y97 HOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Malaguti Firefox typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Malaguti Firefox is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y97 HOD registered?

Y97 HOD is a 2001 Malaguti Firefox, first registered on 20 April 2001.

Is Y97 HOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y97 HOD shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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